Privy Seal
Serves as Lord Privy Seal in the early Williamite settlement
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1689 in England — Page 4
Explore 129 historical events and records for England in 1689.
Historical records for England in 1689
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Reform of Parliament
The new settlement prevents the Crown from suspending laws without parliamentary authority and strengthens Parliament's constitutional position.
Secretary of State
Appointed Secretary of State in William and Mary's government
Secretary of State
Appointed Secretary of State
Secretary of State
Appointed Secretary of State under William III and Mary II
Succession
The Declaration of Rights, if there are no heirs to William & Mary Anne will succeed. Declaration of Right passes through Parliament
Succession
Supports the deposition of James II & the succession of William of Orange
Succession
Signs the invitation to William of Orange to succeed to the throne
Two Treatises of Government
Locke publishes Two Treatises of Government.
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